Scabies Flashcards
1
Q
What is scabies?
A
A transmittable parasitic skin infection caused by the itch mite sarcoptes scabiei.
2
Q
What is the most pronounced symptom of scabies?
A
Itching is the most intense at night.
3
Q
Although scabies is most treated externally, what formula can be used to relieve wind and damp-heat?
A
Xiao feng san.
4
Q
What external tx can be used for scabies?
A
Ku shen tang.